Up 2-0 in the top of the third inning, No. 22 Maryland baseball had a runner on second with two outs as it was in a prime position to extend its lead against Dallas Baptist.
Looking to get out of the inning with a manageable deficit, Dallas Baptist pitcher Luke Eldred delivered a fastball on a full count with sophomore shortstop Matt Shaw at the plate.
The pitch selection ended up being a mistake as Shaw took the fastball yard to right-center field, bringing in two runs and pushing Maryland’s lead to four.
Maryland’s three-run third inning was just the start.